James Golfis

August 15, 1921 - October 12, 2014

James Golfis, 93, of Dyer, IN passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014. He is survived by his Sons and Daughters, George (Penny) Golfis, Tom Golfis, Charles (Denise) Golfis, Pauline (Tim) Cleland, Anthony (Mariellen) Golfis, Vivian Golfis, John Golfis; Grand Children, Dimitri-George, Dimitri-Charles (Kristen), Sam, Jenna, Anthony-James, Jennifer, Ruben; Great Grand Children, Imani, Alex, Abel-Dimitrios; Brothers, Bill (Maria) Golfis, Kostas (Ritsa) Golfis, Brothers and Sister-In-Law Athena Golfis, Andreas (Mary) Cappos, John (Zina) Cappos, Asimo (Pantelis) Moiras; Nieces and Nephews, Jim (Peggy) Strouzas, Kosta (Jan) Strouzas and numerous others in Greece and in the U.S. He was preceded in death by his parents Georgios and Efrosini Golfis; wife, Froso (Frances); Brothers, Ioannis (Helen), Antonis; Sisters, Tasoula (Georgios) Strouzas, Asimo (George) Golfis; brothers-in law- Kostas Cappos , Dimitrios Cappos. James was born in Egitio, Fokida Greece. He came to the United States in 1951 after serving in the Greek Army. He met Froso Cappos and was married for 56 years. They raised a family in Hammond before finally settling in Dyer Indiana. James was employed for over thirty years and retired from Blaw-Knox Co. where he worked as a painter, bricklayer and pipe-fitter. James also owned and maintained several apartment buildings. James was member of St. Demetrios and St. George Greek Orthodox Churches for over 50 years and also a member of the Federation of Sterea Hellas (Makrygiannis Lidorikioton Society). James was a loving and dedicated father; who also sponsored and assisted many immigrating to the U.S, he loved to garden, make wine and roast lambs. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 from 5:00-8:00 PM with a prayer service at 6:30 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 528 W. 77th Ave. Schererville, IN. Interment will be at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, IN. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. George Greek Orthodox Church in his memory would be appreciated.

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My deepest sympathies to your entire family on the passing of your Dad.

We will always remember your father for his kindness and generosity. Jim was always willing to lend his hands when there was hard work to be done, and always the first with a smile on his face when we would meet. No doubt he is smiling on all of you now. Rest assured that his children were the sparkle in his eyes and he was proud of all of you. He is with your mother now and saving us all a seat at the big lamb roast.

Pauline, Tim and entire family: Both Vincent and I are saddened to hear this newsMay he forever re-unite with his dear wife Frances In Loving memory of KoumbaraToni & Vincent

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